Materials Assistant

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and one of the country’s largest employers. With over 6,000 academic and professional staff supporting more than 46,000 students, we are proud to be part of a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive community dedicated to making a meaningful difference through education, research, and student experience.

Student and Scholarly Services brings together a wide range of student-facing services to support students at every stage of their journey — from transition and engagement through to success and wellbeing. Within this, the Student Engagement team plays a vital role in creating opportunities for students to connect, grow, and thrive.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The Student and Scholarly Services Division is seeking a proactive and detail-focused Materials Assistant to join the Content Fulfilment and Operations team based at the On-Demand Collection, our off-campus library collections storage facility.

In this role, you’ll help ensure students and researchers have timely access to scholarly content by processing materials requests, digitising content, maintaining copyright compliance, and supporting the delivery of physical and digital resources. The position also involves liaising with other teams and library users, monitoring support channels, and resolving issues related to resource access.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring the appropriate condition, accommodation, and transport of physical collections held at the On-Demand Collection in East Tāmaki. You’ll also be supporting library collections projects and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives focused on access services, collection storage, and workflows.

This is a full-time permanent role (37.5 hours per week).

The primary location of this role is at the On-Demand Collection at East Tāmaki.

The salary for this role is $55,634 - $60,500 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. 

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

 

E rapua ana mātou | What we are seeking

The role will suit a team player with strong attention to detail, excellent communication and problem-solving skills as well as a reasonable level of physical fitness. Ideally you will possess:

• A working familiarity with Microsoft Office as well as the ability to learn new systems, software and procedures quickly in a dynamic environment.  
• Ability to work independently with excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work accurately with a high dergree of attention to detail.
• Experience working with library collections, library management systems, or warehouse operations.
• Ability to lift boxes and work at height (ladders).

 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities. 

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. 

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

 

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 12 April 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

If you are interested in the role and want to find out more before you apply, please reach out to Douglas Lahikainen - [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

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Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz